Development chief seeking mandate on ethanol-blended fuel
The head of the Riverina Regional Development Board, John Dal Broi, says he would like the Federal Government to make a decision to mandate the use of ethanol-blended fuel.
View ArticleBody of drowned student to be flown to India
Police have released the name of a Indian student who drowned in the Murrumbidgee River in south-west New South Wales a week ago.
View ArticleFarm group wants free bus travel for isolated preschoolers
The New South Wales Farmers Association is calling on the State Government to fund free bus travel for preschool students in isolated areas.
View ArticleMan dies after tree branch fall
A man has died after falling into a river near Griffith, in southern New South Wales, yesterday afternoon.
View ArticleDarlington Point councillor quits
Darlington Point councillor David Townsend has resigned five months after being elected.
View ArticleYachties' deaths a blow to boating community
The yachting community is reeling after the deaths of two of its most experienced sailors off the NSW south coast
View ArticleNight racing not to blame for tragedy: yacht club
Sailing officials defend night racing after yesterday's yachting tragedy off the NSW south coast.
View ArticleYachtie's death 'how he would have wanted'
The families of two people killed in Saturday's yachting tragedy say the top sailors died doing what they loved.
View ArticleResidents ordered to evacuate
The flood situation in New South Wales shows no signs of easing, with residents bracing for a predicted inundation.
View ArticleRare frogs found after flooding rains
The endangered southern bell frog has been discovered in wetlands near Darlington Point in the New South Wales Riverina.
View ArticleSES warns about swimming after flooding
Authorities have warned about the dangers of swimming after floods as the search continues for a seven year old boy at Shepparton in Victoria.
View ArticleReport damns conditions of Upper Murrumbidgee
The Snowy River Alliance said a new report highlights the desperate state of the High Country river network.
View ArticleMurrumbidgee ALP election hopeful withdraws
A man expected to stand for the ALP in the seat of Murrumbidgee has withdrawn, but the party says a candidate will be named within days.
View ArticleWarangesda Mission dispute continues
A dispute over access to a state heritage listed Aboriginal mission near Darlington Point has erupted again.
View ArticleProperty Authority assures Warangesda access
The Land and Property Management Authority expects to finalise access to Warengesda Mission near Darlington Point by mid year.
View ArticleMurrumbidgee management forum focus
A public forum is planned next month to shed light on the management of the Murrumbidgee River and people along the length of the river are invited to attend.
View ArticleCMA understands Murrumbidgee management concerns
The Murrumbidgee Catchment Management Authority said it cannot bring about changes to water management in the Murrumbidgee River.
View ArticleFlood forum to question Murrumbidgee River management
There is hope for a change in the Murrumbidgee River's flow regime after widespread floods last year and fears of more flooding to come.
View ArticleEbro described as a 'cashed up foe'
A Darlington Point farmer said Sunrice will be very vulnerable if the sale to Ebro falls through.
View ArticleTwo state police effort to track down alleged thief
Police have said it was lucky no-one was killed on Saturday when a stolen car crashed through a Leeton house.
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